What's Poplar like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Poplar. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site and Divine Lorraine Hotel. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square are a couple of popular sights nearby.
How to get to Poplar
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Poplar
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Poplar
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 13 mi (21 km) from Poplar
Getting to Poplar on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 11th & Girard Ave Stop
- 8th & Girard Ave Stop
- Girard Ave & 12th St Tram Stop
Things to see and do in and around Poplar
What to see in Poplar
- Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
- Divine Lorraine Hotel
- National Shrine of St. John Neumann
Things to do near Poplar:
- The Met Philadelphia (0.4 mi/0.7 km away)
- National Constitution Center (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Reading Terminal Market (1 mi/1.5 km away)
- Rivers Casino (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- The Barnes Foundation (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: August, December, July, October (average 113 mm of rainfall)